During 1948-50, coins were struck in huge quantities to help restart Germany's economy following WW2. These remained in circulation up till the euro was introduced in 2002. A 5pf piece might retail for 60 to 75 cents in average condition.
A major German collectibles site, lists the following approximate retail values as of 11/2010. The mint mark is located at the top of the coin above the "10" and between the two wheat ears.
"D" mint mark (München [Munich]):
Almost no wear - US$3.40
Uncirculated - US$6.80
"F" (Stuttgart):
Almost no wear - $3.40
Uncirculated - $6.10
"G" (Karlsruhe):
Almost no wear - $3.40
Uncirculated - $8.20
"J" (Hamburg):
Almost no wear - $3.40
Uncirculated - $6.10
DISCLAIMER: The values quoted are the best available, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
1950 was the first year that West Germany issued coins at a national level following WW2. Billions of coins were minted to help get the economy back on track, so many that additional 10 pf. coins were not struck again until 1966! That date remained very common in circulation up to the introduction of the euro in 2002.
If the date is 1949 it should say "Bank Deutscher Länder" (German States' Bank) because the first BRD coins were dated 1950. In any case these coins could still be found in circulation up till Germany adopted the euro in 2002. sammler.com, a major German collectibles site, lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2011:
"D" mint mark (München [Munich]):
Slightly worn - US$1.50
Almost no wear - US$26.10
Uncirculated - US$58.00
"F" (Stuttgart):
Slightly worn - $1.50
Almost no wear - $26.10
Uncirculated - $50.80
"G" (Karlsruhe):
Slightly worn - $1.50
Almost no wear - $36.30
Uncirculated - $65.30
"J" (Hamburg):
Slightly worn - $1.50
Almost no wear - $26.10
Uncirculated - $50.80
This was a common circulation coin until Germany adopted the euro in 2002.
In average condition it's only worth about 5¢ (US). An almost-uncirculated specimen might retail for about US$3 while an uncirculated one could go for as much as US$4.50
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There's no such coin. Germany did not take the name Bundesrepublik Deutschland (German Federal Republic) until 1950.
its a crenccy and i have this 10 pfenning
About $2.50 in normal circulated condition, up to maybe $40 if almost new-looking
About $3.50 if worn, around $30.00 in Very Fine condition. Coins marked Bank Deutscher Länder (Bank of the German States) were issued in 1948-49 prior to the reunification of West Germany. When the BRD (Bundesrepublik Deutschland) was formed in 1950 the same designs were used but the inscription was changed to reflect the unified country's name.
Neither "the" 1950 German pfennig nor any other mark- or pfennig-denominated coin is still in circulation in Germany. Remember that Germany switched to euros in 2002.
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If the date is 1948 your coin: (A) wouldn't be a 5 pf piece because that denomination wasn't issued in 1948 and (B) wouldn't have the words Bundesrepublik Deutschland on it because West Germany wasn't formed until 1950. The first new German coins were issued by a consortium of the various states, and coins from 1948-49 thus read "Bank Deutscher Länder"; i.e. Bank of the German States. Please check again and post a new question. Include the coin's mint mark, located at the top of the coin's front, above the "5" in the space between the two grain ears.
Carsten Sander Carstensen has written: 'Zur Wiederaufr ustung Westdeutschlands 1950 - 1955: politische Intentionen und Konzeptionen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und Frankreichs im Remilitarissierungsprozess' -- subject(s): Geschichte und Historische Hilfswissenschaften, OUR Brockhaus selection
It's made of copper-plated steel.
In worn condition, about $2.50 With only slight wear, it could retail for as much as $18.00 Coins marked Bank Deutscher Länder (Bank of the German States) were issued in 1948-49 prior to the reunification of West Germany. When the BRD (Bundesrepublik Deutschland) was formed in 1950 the same designs were used but the inscription was changed to reflect the unified country's name.
One pfennig was to the German mark the way one cent is to the dollar. It's a common coin, worth maybe 10 cents.